Virat Kohli Responds to Charter Flight Rumors on Social Media
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli took to Instagram on March 22 to poke fun at rumors suggesting he requested charter flights for the IPL 2026 season to travel between London and Bengaluru. He replied to the gossip with a couple of emojis, indicating that he found the claims amusing.
Kohli’s response shows he wasn’t pleased with the speculative nature of the claims, which stated he had asked the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team for private flights to travel to London if there was a break of more than three days between matches in the IPL.
Recently, Kohli returned to India from London to join the RCB training camp in Bengaluru. The team, which is the defending champion, is set to kick off the IPL 2026 season against SunRisers Hyderabad on March 28.
Kohli’s frequent trips to London have raised eyebrows in the cricket community. He has chosen to reside in the UK during the off-season to escape the constant attention he receives in India. After welcoming his second child, Kohli seems to be seeking a quieter life, allowing his family moments of normalcy away from public eyes.
However, not everyone agrees with his choices. Some fans and former players have voiced concerns over his time spent abroad, questioning whether it affects his connection with the game and his supporters back home. As discussions continue around Kohli’s decisions, the focus remains on his commitment to cricket and his relationship with his fans.
